Merz calls for hundreds of billions of euros in cuts to EU budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for hundreds of billions of euros in cuts to the European Commission’s proposed budget for 2028-2034 years.

The statement was made by Merz after meeting European Council President Antonio Costa in Berlin, noting that the Commission’s proposals for the next multiannual financial framework envisage a 60% rise over the current seven-year budget period.

He calls for hundreds of billions of euros in cuts to EU budget.